Images of beauty (Tdar forum)

mloc123 · 20-03-2012 8:53pm #1

Copying the thread over on cycling, stick up a pic of your bike. The more pimp the better.

Fazz · 20-03-2012 9:04pm

Here's my roadie back when it was cleaner than clean.

Still has remains of last race sticker on I haven't got around to hacking off yet.
TT bike gets most of the attention these days.

Tri Bars are long since gone.

Izoard · 20-03-2012 9:15pm

A bit old skool, but has been a faithful servant for the past few years....

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sconhome · 21-03-2012 11:08am

Izoard wrote: »

A bit old skool, but has been a faithful servant for the past few years....

I have the same E7 but still on the original Bontrager rims. Do you find a big difference with the SRAM's or other race wheels?

tunney · 21-03-2012 11:18am

My Trusty TT steed

pgibbo · 21-03-2012 11:33am

Here's my TT bike

pgibbo · 21-03-2012 11:34am

mloc123 wrote: »

Copying the thread over on cycling, stick up a pic of your bike. The more pimp the better.

And where's your submission????

catweazle · 21-03-2012 11:52am

That B2 would look great Gibbo with deep section wheels

Izoard · 21-03-2012 11:54am

amphkingwest wrote: »

I have the same E7 but still on the original Bontrager rims. Do you find a big difference with the SRAM's or other race wheels?

Nearly killed myself in the cross winds in Abu Dhabi, but at least I would have looked good crashing on the bridge...

No doubt they spin faster, but in high winds you can spend a lot of time fighting the bike, so any gain can be quickly lost.

mloc123 · 21-03-2012 12:04pm

pgibbo wrote: »

And where's your submission????

I will get a picture of it on Sunday in race setup

pgibbo · 21-03-2012 12:36pm

Izoard wrote: »

Nearly killed myself in the cross winds in Abu Dhabi, but at least I would have looked good crashing on the bridge...

No doubt they spin faster, but in high winds you can spend a lot of time fighting the bike, so any gain can be quickly lost.

So do you think 50s or 60s would be better suited to Irish races given there's nearly always a wind blowing?

For some reason our firewall blocks your pics Izoard. Had a look there on my phone. They're the same wheels CW has except in grey. Did you source them locally?

catweazle · 21-03-2012 12:44pm

pgibbo wrote: »

So do you think 50s or 60s would be better suited to Irish races given there's nearly always a wind blowing?

I said that to Nigel - now maybe it was more because he wouldn't have had any other sizes in stock but he said once I got used to it with a couple of spins it wouldn't be an issue at all.

* He was also looking at my keg though when commenting on it

hf4z6sqo7vjngi · 21-03-2012 12:44pm

I have started to warm to her, it look a while though!!

Izoard · 21-03-2012 12:53pm

pgibbo wrote: »

So do you think 50s or 60s would be better suited to Irish races given there's nearly always a wind blowing?

For some reason our firewall blocks your pics Izoard. Had a look there on my phone. They're the same wheels CW has except in grey. Did you source them locally?

Well, it was my first time out on them, so I was very cautious, but when I started to brake, the problem started getting worse- I need to pay attention to the brake blocks as well.

I've enough ballast that the s80s shouldn't be a problem, so I'll keep practicing...

Sourced them on CRC eventually...

tunney · 21-03-2012 1:02pm

Haven Drab Sunlight wrote: »

[IMG]http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii89/Haven Drab Sunlight/newbike.jpg[/IMG]

I have started to warm to her, it look a while though!!

Good job you just lurk on slowtwitch. Photos should be of the drive side, chain should always be in the big ring.

Paint your skirting board and your saddle is too high

Izoard · 21-03-2012 1:10pm

tunney wrote: »

Good job you just lurk on slowtwitch. Photos should be of the drive side, chain should always be in the big ring.

Paint your skirting board and your saddle is too high

By the same token - weed your patio:)

hf4z6sqo7vjngi · 21-03-2012 1:30pm

tunney wrote: »

Good job you just lurk on slowtwitch. Photos should be of the drive side, chain should always be in the big ring.

Paint your skirting board and your saddle is too high

I would have been flamed if i posted that on ST. That photo was pre modifications after the bike fit:rolleyes:

Izoard wrote: »

By the same token - weed your patio:)

+1 Sort your garden summer is around the corner:)

donothoponpop · 21-03-2012 2:01pm

Does plugging in your back wheel increase your FTP?

BeepBeep67 · 21-03-2012 2:03pm

donothoponpop wrote: »

Does plugging in your back wheel increase your FTP?

I thought it was for the heated saddle!

sconhome · 21-03-2012 2:32pm

tunney wrote: »

Good job you just lurk on slowtwitch. Photos should be of the drive side, chain should always be in the big ring.

On this topic. I was once told when posing your bike, valve stems should also be hidden by the forks, but what is the optimum show position of the cranks?

hf4z6sqo7vjngi · 21-03-2012 3:36pm

A lot of comedians on here today:)

ray o · 21-03-2012 6:11pm

Haven Drab Sunlight wrote: »

[IMG]http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii89/Haven Drab Sunlight/newbike.jpg[/IMG]

I have started to warm to her, it look a while though!!

That photo does that bike no justice. You should grab the photos steve used in his add when selling it.

Bambaata · 21-03-2012 6:29pm

Dont think i have a proper bike shot but heres a blurry one from the Setanta Duathlon recently.

Cervelo P2C
P2M Rotor 3D+ with Aero Q-Rings
Ultegra front and rear mech
Cervelo brakes
Vision Tri Max Plus bars + Vision base bar
Zipp 404 front, 808 rear
Adamo TT saddle (trial unit from B2R)

tunney · 21-03-2012 9:43pm

Bambaata wrote: »

Dont think i have a proper bike shot but heres a blurry one from the Setanta Duathlon recently.

Cervelo P2C
P2M Rotor 3D+ with Aero Q-Rings
Ultegra front and rear mech
Cervelo brakes
Vision Tri Max Plus bars + Vision base bar
Zipp 404 frodelete rear
Adamo TT saddle (trial unit from B2R)

Mods please delete this . A fvcking green saddle on that bike.......

mloc123 · 21-03-2012 9:55pm

Bambaata wrote: »

Dont think i have a proper bike shot but heres a blurry one from the Setanta Duathlon recently.

Cervelo P2C
P2M Rotor 3D+ with Aero Q-Rings
Ultegra front and rear mech
Cervelo brakes
Vision Tri Max Plus bars + Vision base bar
Zipp 404 front, 808 rear
Adamo TT saddle (trial unit from B2R)

Bike position isn't terrible considering your on a kids bike.

Bambaata · 21-03-2012 10:38pm

Funny guys. You'll be glad to hear Tunney that i will have the black one next Monday

They were all out of them when i returned the trial one today so only a few more days on the green one.

I was actually surprised by the pic. Its the first i've seen that gives me a decent indication of my fit. It really does look small alright but wasnt as bad as i expected! I might have something else now mopping up the funds i was putting together for a new frame so i could be on it for another year or so.

shotgunmcos · 21-03-2012 11:36pm

Pretty quick...

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TheRoadRunner · 22-03-2012 10:10pm

dquirke1 · 23-03-2012 1:56am

DSC_9900x by dquirke1, on Flickr

I've since tidied up the cables at the front end, the pic was taken just after changing the bars and they were waaaay too long :rolleyes:

Other than that, its served me well.

sconhome · 23-03-2012 11:26am

dquirke1 wrote: »

I've since tidied up the cables at the front end, the pic was taken just after changing the bars and they were waaaay too long :rolleyes:

Other than that, its served me well.

Nice!!

How is it standing up? Have you a kick stand on the offside, old school style?

BTH · 23-03-2012 11:33am

Best I can do until I have it ready for racing again.

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tunney · 23-03-2012 11:34am

Given that I have been rather chastised recently for being, well being me, i think it best to clarify. If someone sees a way of getting free speed on someones bike do we just nod and say "sweet ride" or are do we suggest the improvements?

TheRoadRunner · 23-03-2012 11:42am

tunney wrote: »

Given that I have been rather chastised recently for being, well being me, i think it best to clarify. If someone sees a way of getting free speed on someones bike do we just nod and say "sweet ride" or are do we suggest the improvements?

I take it you are referring to my chopper, all advice welcomed

BTH · 23-03-2012 12:01pm

tunney wrote: »

Given that I have been rather chastised recently for being, well being me, i think it best to clarify. If someone sees a way of getting free speed on someones bike do we just nod and say "sweet ride" or are do we suggest the improvements?

Surely constructive criticism is welcomed by all.?

bryangiggsy · 23-03-2012 12:06pm

My Bike racked for IM 70.3 Aix last September

pgibbo · 23-03-2012 12:09pm

BetterThanHoyte wrote: »

Surely constructive criticism is welcomed by all.?

+1

If it was me I'd want to hear it!

pgibbo · 23-03-2012 12:10pm

Plenty of Zipp wheels on show. I'm green with envy!!! :pac:

dquirke1 · 23-03-2012 4:32pm

amphkingwest wrote: »

Nice!!

How is it standing up? Have you a kick stand on the offside, old school style?

Haha, guess its a kickstand of sorts. A carbon rod behind the disc.

DSC_9911 by dquirke1, on Flickr

Amz · 23-03-2012 4:38pm

shotgunmcos · 23-03-2012 4:57pm

dquirke1 wrote: »

Haha, guess its a kickstand of sorts. A carbon rod behind the disc.

It would have to be a 'carbon' rod wouldn't it! And you would wonder why people mouth on about triathlete's bling :rolleyes:

Notwitch · 23-03-2012 6:40pm

tunney wrote: »

Given that I have been rather chastised recently for being, well being me, i think it best to clarify. If someone sees a way of getting free speed on someones bike do we just nod and say "sweet ride" or are do we suggest the improvements?

If the title of the thread was "Post a pic here and we'll make suggestions of where you can get free speed" there'd be a lot more pics going up.

zico10 · 24-03-2012 5:44am

Taken at Challenge Copenhagen 15th August 2010, the last time I rode the bike. And the way things are going for me right now, it'll probably be as long again before I ride it once more.

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I already know I'm a sweet ride, but any tips for improvements would be welcomed.

mloc123 · 24-03-2012 11:52am

QR Kilo frame
3T Aura bars
Mainly 105 drivetrain
Fizik Arione Tri saddle
60mm carbon clinchers (Powertap SL+)

Bambaata · 24-03-2012 12:30pm

Those bars are a piece of art mloc! I think you should post a top down view of them

You cant really catch their beauty there

big mce · 25-03-2012 2:15pm

Mine:

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Wheels are a bit heavy but they'll do for a while!

Fazz · 25-03-2012 8:58pm

Nice!

I presume you have since moved the garmin mount to an ext off the tri bars?

mloc123 · 26-03-2012 10:00am

Bambaata wrote: »

Those bars are a piece of art mloc! I think you should post a top down view of them You cant really catch their beauty there

Not sure if you are serious or not, but just for you...

I bought them to allow me make up the extra height I need dues to the low stack of my frame, really I need a taller frame with the same reach I think.

big mce · 26-03-2012 6:53pm

Fazz wrote: »

Nice!

I presume you have since moved the garmin mount to an ext off the tri bars?

I actually quite like it on the cross bar, and it doesn't seem to affect the signal reception.

catweazle · 26-03-2012 9:33pm

big mce wrote: »

I actually quite like it on the cross bar, and it doesn't seem to affect the signal reception.

Good looking bike Mce, I was close to buying one of those on ebay but the seller couldn't tell me for certain what size it was so I backed out

Fazz · 02-04-2012 9:04pm

big mce wrote: »

I actually quite like it on the cross bar, and it doesn't seem to affect the signal reception.

I was more thinking about practicality of how you see/look at it???

How the heck do you safely look at it? Head would be facing backwards no?
I had mine on my stem for a while and even at that I'm not happy and moving it forward as a result.
I don't like cycling with my head facing straight down not seeing what's ahead... even if only for a few seconds.

Fazz · 02-04-2012 10:18pm

Took the TT bike out the weekend.
Learned that I needed 5 mins more prep for my hydration set up!
Sorted now, and also fitted the rear disc cover.

She's ready for Race Season now...

With 808 and no disc cover, no Torhans hydration

Disc Cover & Torhans hydration Fitted

Cockpit

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